Jack wrote:

My question is about having several small pots, and putting them in a
shallow plastic tray with water in it.

I've been very pleased with the Hozelock Auto Watering Kit Deluxe 2756
which waters a small garden in Italy for 5 minutes each morning and night.
It's kept all the plants alive for a couple of years.

Ps I'm there now, and would like to plant a shrub
which will flower for 3 months starting now,
and the same each year.
Suggestions please.


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